1025 H Street, NE via The Pursuit Wine Bar & Kitchen
Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from The Pursuit Wine Bar and Kitchen last night:
“A Fond Farewell: We are closing our doors on Dec 17th. Thank You to all that have supported us over the years.” (more…)
“Northern Lights cabanas in the garden” photo by Fredde Lieberman
From Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave, NW):
“The garden at Hook Hall, Georgia Avenue bar and event space, has been transformed into its winter theme, Northern Lights, paying homage to the dancing waves of lights of the Aurora Borealis. The entire garden is draped in iridescent fabrics, accented by large pine trees, firepits and thousands of twinkling lights throughout. (more…)
3634 Georgia Ave, NW
End of an era no more!!
The big news just dropped from Looking Glass Lounge: (more…)
1013 U Street, NW
Back in early October we learned that Everyday People DC would be coming to the former Lounge of Three space. The placard posted now says: “A class C Tavern with 75 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. (more…)
1648 North Capitol Street, NW courtesy The Pub and the People
From an email:
“First, last year’s Krampus Pop-Up is BACK this year in our cellar speakeasy, The Side Door. It’s a fun spin on the well-worn holiday pop-up. Everybody knows Santa, who rewards good little children with presents, but have you heard of Santa’s counterpart, Krampus, who punishes the naughty kids? In a cellar speakeasy after dark, it’s fun to be a little naughty, so we thought we’d give Krampus his due and design our holiday pop-up around him for a change! (It’s still visually a holiday theme, of course.) Here’s a sample of the new and improved holiday cocktail menu (which in total is 18 cocktails): (more…)
1201 U Street, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “What’s becoming of the building formerly housing Archipelago:
‘we’ve been given the opportunity to renovate a three story, 7500 square foot, corner building that will become the new headquarters for Passion City Church DC just a few doors down from The Lincoln Theatre at 1201 U St NW. This space will also serve as the new home for our bloom, Passion Kids, and Passion Students ministries starting in December!'”
From an email:
“On December 6th at 5pm bottles of this special single barrel will be available at Cinder (800 Upshur St, NW) and Johnny’s (3226 11th St, NW). This 6 year rye is made from a mash of 75% rye and 25% barley, was distilled in DC in the summer of 2017 and bottled in DC this fall. Matt Krimm (Cinder) and Branden Givand (Johnny’s) tasted through multiple barrels and picked this unique rye. “We loved the tropical fruit aromas, backed with a slight caramel-chocolate sweetness, and finished with a pleasing rye character” said Matt. (more…)
1348 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to I. for sending:
“I was at Franklin Hall earlier this week marveling at how hard they decorated inside for the holidays. Now they have a KEGMAS TREE!”
From District Made Spirits (1135 Okie Street, NE):
“On Saturday, December 2nd from 1 – 6 PM, please join us at the distillery for a spirited celebration. Your favorite District Made Spirits and Untitled Offerings all come with a complimentary engraving by Right Place Studio. As a bonus, any retail purchase over $100 receives 10% off and all cocktails are $10!
Chef Ben Plyraham from Urai will also be on-site with his Thai/Italian-American cuisine from 2 – 6PM.
We hope to see you there!”
3917 Georgia Ave, NW
Yo! Snappy’s is nearly here and my goodness the space looks amazing. Thanks to the folks from Snappy’s for sending us the good word about the grand opening this Saturday. The regular hours will be: Sunday – Thursday: 4pm— 2am and Friday & Saturday: 4pm – 3am
Peep the menu: (more…)